No city in the world equals the history of the Eternal City. Founded 2700 years ago, Rome long reigned as Caput Mundi, or Capital of the World.
Monumental buildings such as the Colosseum are reminiscent of the era when emperors like Nero and Trajan ruled the Roman Empire.
But today’s Rome owes much of its attractiveness to the Renaissance period when new squares such as the Piazza del Campidoglio were created and new buildings were constructed including the world’s largest church, the Saint Peter’s Basilica.

No city in the world equals the history of the Eternal City. Founded 2700 years ago, Rome long reigned as Caput Mundi, or Capital of the World.
Monumental buildings such as the Colosseum are reminiscent of the era when emperors like Nero and Trajan ruled the Roman Empire.
But today’s Rome owes much of its attractiveness to the Renaissance period when new squares such as the Piazza del Campidoglio were created and new buildings were constructed including the world’s largest church, the Saint Peter’s Basilica.
ColosseumColosseo
The Colosseum is probably the most impressive building of the Roman Empire. Originally known as the…
Pantheon
Built more than 1800 years ago, the magnificent Pantheon still stands as a reminder of the…
Vatican MuseumsMusei Vaticani
What started as a small papal collection of sculptures has, over the centuries, transformed into a…
St. Peter’s BasilicaBasilica di San Pietro in Vaticano
Saint Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church, is the center of Christianity. The imposing structure was…
Trevi FountainFontana di Trevi
The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful…
Forum RomanumRoman Forum
The Forum Romanum was the center of life in Imperial Rome, evidenced by the many remains…
Piazza di SpagnaSpanish Steps
The Piazza di Spagna is one of the most popular meeting places in Rome. It is…
Piazza NavonaNavona Square
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of Rome’s many…
Villa BorgheseVilla Borghese Park
Villa Borghese is the largest public park in Rome. It offers a pleasant refuge from the…
Palatine HillPalatino / Mons Palatinus
With a past that pre-dates the city itself, Rome’s Palatine Hill holds an important place in…
Arch of TitusArco di Tito
The Arch of Titus is the oldest of the two remaining arches on the Forum Romanum….
Circus MaximusCirco Massimo
The Circus Maximus was the largest stadium in ancient Rome. Popular chariot races were held here…
Baths of CaracallaTerme di Caracalla
The Thermae Antoninianae (Baths of Caracalla) opened in 217 AD, during the reign of Emperor Caracalla,…
Piazza del CampidoglioCapitoline Square
Piazza del Campidoglio is one of Rome’s most beautiful squares, designed in the sixteenth century by…
Castel Sant’AngeloHadrian's Mausoleum
Originally built in the second century as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, Castel Sant’Angelo (Castle of…
Appian WayVia Appia Antica
Via Appia Antica (Old Appian Way) was once one of the world’s most important roads and…
Arch of ConstantineArco di Costantino
Right next to the Colosseum stands the Arch of Constantine, erected in the early fourth century…
Piazza del PopoloSquare of the People
Piazza del Popolo is a harmonious oval square situated near the Borghese Park. Three churches border…